The Ottawa Sun is seeking a
full-time Multi-Media Journalist who can deliver well-crafted news and feature
stories, photography and video. The Ottawa Sun is an aggressive media outlet in
a large market that produces news for print and online audiences.
full-time Multi-Media Journalist who can deliver well-crafted news and feature
stories, photography and video. The Ottawa Sun is an aggressive media outlet in
a large market that produces news for print and online audiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Generate
story ideas daily - Turn
those ideas into great stories each day - Shoot
and appear in videos when required - Take
photos when required - This
position requires weekend and night shift availability
The successful candidate will
possess sound news judgment, be able to work independently and have outstanding
communication and people skills. The position demands initiative, a flexible
attitude and the ability to work in a team. Strong organizational skills,
attention to details and a commitment to excellence are critical.
possess sound news judgment, be able to work independently and have outstanding
communication and people skills. The position demands initiative, a flexible
attitude and the ability to work in a team. Strong organizational skills,
attention to details and a commitment to excellence are critical.
Qualifications:
- Journalism
experience in TV, newspaper or online mediums or a mix of all three is
required. - Superior
writing skills and news judgment - Proficiency
in photography and knowledge of multimedia reporting - A
journalism degree or diploma or equivalent experience - Willingness
to learn and embrace visual and new media - Bilingualism
(English and French) is an asset. - You
must have a reliable car and a valid driver’s license.
Sun Media Corporation is committed
to employment equity and an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work
environment. Sun Media encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples,
persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
to employment equity and an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work
environment. Sun Media encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples,
persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
We thank in advance all applicants
for their interest. Only those candidates under consideration will be
contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.
for their interest. Only those candidates under consideration will be
contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.
Interested applicants should send
their resumes and clips no later than Friday, October 17, 2014. Please
reference number OTT-14-6 in the subject line and state in your cover note that
you found this job on Jeff Gaulin’s Journalism Job Board.
their resumes and clips no later than Friday, October 17, 2014. Please
reference number OTT-14-6 in the subject line and state in your cover note that
you found this job on Jeff Gaulin’s Journalism Job Board.
Michelle Walters
Ottawa Sun
Tel: no calls
E-mail: michelle.walters@sunmedia.ca
